Environmental News

By LAEJNET Senior Environmental Reporter Monrovia – The ongoing electricity rationing in Liberia has triggered a significant rise in charcoal production, as households and businesses increasingly turn to alternative fuel sources. While this shift serves as a temporary solution to power shortages, it is causing severe environmental damage, raising concerns among conservationists and policymakers. Charcoal has long been a staple …

(Marshall, Margibi County-February 3, 2025)_The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has celebrated World Wetlands Day 2025 in Marshall City, Margibi County, under the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future.” The event aimed to raise awareness about wetlands’ critical role in environmental conservation and economic activities such as fishing, farming, and tourism. Liberia is a signatory to the Ramsar …

Monrovia, Liberia January 30, 2024) – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, has officially launched a five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening environmental governance and promoting sustainable development across the country. The launch took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Belle Casa Hotel in Sinkor, Monrovia. The event brought together government officials, …

Media Release: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has officially opened a sub-office at the Freeport of Monrovia to enhance the management of chemicals and enforce environmental regulations. The dedication ceremony, held on Friday, January 17, 2025, brought together senior officials from the EPA, the Freeport of Monrovia, and other key stakeholders. The establishment of the sub-office at Liberia’s …

London, January 24, 2024)– The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has called for stronger international partnerships to support the country’s environmental and development goals during a sideline meeting with officials of the British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office at the Forest Governance, Markets, and Climate Forum. The forum is taking place at Goodenough College in London, bringing together global stakeholders …

Written By Jeremiah Mulbah Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has granted China Union a three-month temporary permit to resume its iron ore mining operations after the company made an initial payment of US$20,000 toward a US$120,000 fine for multiple environmental violations. The permit allows China Union to bring its operations into full compliance with Liberia’s Environmental …

By Thomas West, Senior Reporter Gbah Jahkeh, Bomi County – The town of Gbah Jahkeh in Senjeh District, Bomi County, is grappling with severe flooding that has submerged homes, leaving residents displaced and in urgent need of assistance. The flooding, which occurred after days of relentless rainfall, has caused significant damage to properties and infrastructure in the area. Residents of …

By Simeon S. Wiakanty / Internews Environmental Reporting Fellow In the heart of the Police Academy in Paynesville, the growing menace of plastic pollution and inadequate waste management are posing severe threats to public health. The widespread use of plastic across Liberia, coupled with an ineffective waste disposal system, is not only polluting the environment but also hindering crop production, …

By Press Release The European Union-funded Communities for Fisheries Project has concluded a two-day journalists workshop under the theme, ‘Enhancing investigative journalism workshop in Liberia’s Fisheries sector’ in Monrovia with the Deputy Director General for Technical Services at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, NaFAA highlighting the impact the project is having on the Liberian Fisheries sector, mainly through the …

By Jeremiah Mulbah Speaking at the Eco-Stove Training Program graduation in Ganta on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, and CEO   called on the newly certified graduates to utilize their skills in advancing environmental sustainability and mitigating climate change. Dr. Yarkpawolo highlighted the historical richness of Nimba’s forests, which were …